The team at Simpson Grierson supports clients in both contentious and non-contentious contexts, such as investigations, litigation, M&A antitrust analysis, and market study support. The firm’s industry expertise includes banking, energy, health, TMT, construction, and retail. The practice is spearheaded by James Craig, an expert in restrictive trade practices, and Nina Blomfield, who aids clients with domestic and international transaction clearance applications. Henry King adds further insight into M&A matters.
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Testimonials
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‘They are our go-to, preferred external advisors on both strategic and BAU legal matters.’
‘James Craig is an industry stalwart who has seen it all. He has an excellent relationship with the regulator and is unflappable. James has an excellent communication style and we feel comfortable "sending him out to bat" for us.'
- 'Henry King is a safe pair of hands with good strategic insights.’
‘Accessible and willing to learn the business to be able to understand the competition law aspects well.’
‘James Craig is very personable and accessible. Turns work around quickly and gets up with the complex subject matter well. Easy to work with.’
Key clients
- Livestock Improvement Corporation
- OMV New Zealand limited
- The a2 Milk Corporation
- Matariki Forests Limited
- BP Oil New Zealand Limited
- ISO
- Macquarie Asset Management
- Voyage Digital
- Two Degrees Mobile Limited
- Bayer
- Graymont
- Sony Music Entertainment New Zealand Limited
Work highlights
Acted for Macquarie Asset Management and Two Degrees Network Limited in relation to the successful clearance application by Connexa Limited to acquire all of Two Degrees Network Limited’s passive mobile infrastructure assets.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Nina Blomfield
Practice head
James Craig; Nina Blomfield
Other key lawyers
Elsie Stone; Henry King